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Capusa (genus)

Wedge moth at Acton, ACT

Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Capusa (genus) 3 Feb 2019 donhe
Capusa (genus) 3 Feb 2019 ibaird
Unidentified 3 Feb 2019 TimL

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The caterpillar took up this circular pose when disturbed. The final image shows its underside. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Rutilia (Ameniamima) argentifera (A Bristle fly) at ANBG - 11 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
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Tmarus cinerascens (Ashy crab spider) at GG13 - 4 Jan 2024 by MarkT
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at ANBG - 4 Jan 2024 by MarkT
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Notius depressus (Shield bug) at ANBG - 4 Jan 2024 by MarkT
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at ANBG - 4 Jan 2024 by MarkT
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at ANBG - 27 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at ANBG - 24 Nov 2023 by YellowButton
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Lepturidea sp. (genus) (Comb-clawed beetle) at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
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Bibionidae (family) (Bibionid fly) at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus (Yellow-shouldered Bee) at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
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Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Canberra Central, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by NathanaelC
Lichenostomus melanops (Yellow-tufted Honeyeater) at Canberra Central, ACT - 1 Aug 2023 by HelenCross
Lichenostomus melanops (Yellow-tufted Honeyeater) at Canberra Central, ACT - 28 Jul 2023 by Bigfish69
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2023 by MarkT
Rigidoporus laetus at Canberra Central, ACT - 7 May 2023 by Heino1
Zonitis sp. (genus) (Oil beetle) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides (Furrow Bee) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Roger
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Pirom
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Pirom
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by GirtsO
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by PeterA
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by TimL
Ischnotoma (Ischnotoma) eburnea (A Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 5 Oct 2022 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by TimL
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by TimL
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2022 by TimL
Bobilla sp. (genus) (A Small field cricket) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL
Armillaria luteobubalina (Australian Honey Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 29 May 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2022 by Roger
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anischys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anischys bug) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) ctenander at Acton, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Roger
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Pogona vitticeps (Central Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by TimL
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by TimL
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by TimL
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Megalyra sp. (genus) (Long-tailed wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by Roger
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by TimL
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) flavoviridis (sweat bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by Roger
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Downer, ACT - 4 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jun 2021 by TimL
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Downer, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2021 by TimL
Calopompilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 26 Apr 2021 by Roger
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 31 Jan 2019 01:30 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus langleyi. C881650.1. Jan 2016. NSC. ANBG Section 300. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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